Hamilton confirm exit of two Hibs 'targets' amongst 17 departures

Recruitment, however, is on hold at Easter Road

Hamilton Academical have confirmed 17 players have left the club with the season formally concluded, including two to have been linked with a move to Hibs.

Midfielder Alex Gogic and forward Mickel Miller are amongst those to have departed Accies.

The duo have been strongly talked about over a move to Easter Road.

Alex Gogic and Mickel Miller's departures have been confirmed by Hamilton. Picture: SNS

Hibs made an offer for Miller in January with the player entering the final six months of his contract. But the bid was one of three rejected by Accies with interest from England.

The 24-year-old, who operates across the frontline, moved to Scotland in January 2018 from Carshalton Athletic, scoring 12 goals in nearly 70 appearances.

Gogic has been on Hibs radar all summer as the Cypriot looks for a new challenge.

There has been reported interest from Aberdeen and an offer from St Mirren for the 26-year-old midfielder who impressed hugely in the middle of the park for Hamilton last season.

Many Hibs fans see Gogic as the perfect signing due to his qualities missing from the squad.

However, focus at Easter Road is elsewhere with recruitment put on hold. The club hierarchy remain in talks with players over a proposed wage cut to ease the financial strain brought on by the coronavirus pandemic.